When David Tyree made that infamous hand-to-helmet catch for the New York Giants against the New England Patriots at Super Bowl XLII, it represented a moment that will never be forgotten for NFL fans. Fast-forward four years later, and the onus will be on someone new to step up and make that same type of unforgettable play that will win one of those same two franchises the Vince Lombardi trophy at Super Bowl XLVI. Both teams earned the shot to compete for football’s biggest prize based on talent, execution, and a little luck, but only one will be able to stand alone on top in the end.
[FONT="]Super Bowl XLV1[/FONT]
[FONT="]New York Giants vs. New England Patriots[/FONT]
[FONT="]Sunday February 5, 2012 – 6:30 PM ET[/FONT]
[FONT="]Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana[/FONT]
[FONT="]Super Bowl [FONT="]Betting[/FONT][/FONT] [FONT="]Line: New England Patriots - 3[/FONT]
The Patriots haven’t forgotten what happened at Super Bowl XLII when Eli Manning and the Giants ended New England’s perfect season with a fourth-quarter comeback win. The pay head bookies had New York listed at 14-point underdogs for that game, which is another reason why they won’t pay any attention to that number again this time around.
[FONT="]Super Bowl Betting Preview: New York Giants[/FONT]
In fact, the Giants were one of only three teams that beat the Patriots this season, handing them a 24-20 defeat at Foxborough back in week 9. Eli Manning threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Brandon Jacobs averaged four yards per carry to finish with 72 and a touchdown. Manning said before the season that he felt he should be considered in the same class as Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady, and if he can get the job done against him a second time in the Super Bowl there will be a lot fewer critics. The defense will be just as important as the offense as the Giants look to get pressure on Brady and force him to make mistakes.
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[FONT="]Super Bowl Betting Preview: New England Patriots[/FONT]
How well Brady and the Patriots’ offense handles that pressure up front and executes will go a long way in determining the outcome of this game, especially considering how he admittedly struggled against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game. Brady threw for over 350 yards and two touchdowns the first time these teams met, but he also threw a pair of interceptions, something that can’t happen in this game. The New England defense rose to the occasion against the Ravens and made several big plays that won them the game in the dying minutes, and they will need another big effort against Manning and company in this one to get the job done against the pay per head sportsbook number.
[FONT="]Super Bowl Betting Preview: Outlook & Pick[/FONT]
Unlike the first meeting between these teams in which the Patriots may have underestimated their opponents, that won’t happen this time around. Brady is as focused as he has ever been and is poised to tie Joe Montana for the most Super Bowl wins ever for a quarterback (4). New England’s defense has stepped it up in the postseason, and if they can hold down the fort for four more quarters, Brady will deliver and cover the per head number.
[FONT="]Super Bowl Betting Pick: New England Patriots - 3[/FONT]
[FONT="]Super Bowl XLV1[/FONT]
[FONT="]New York Giants vs. New England Patriots[/FONT]
[FONT="]Sunday February 5, 2012 – 6:30 PM ET[/FONT]
[FONT="]Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana[/FONT]
[FONT="]Super Bowl [FONT="]Betting[/FONT][/FONT] [FONT="]Line: New England Patriots - 3[/FONT]
The Patriots haven’t forgotten what happened at Super Bowl XLII when Eli Manning and the Giants ended New England’s perfect season with a fourth-quarter comeback win. The pay head bookies had New York listed at 14-point underdogs for that game, which is another reason why they won’t pay any attention to that number again this time around.
[FONT="]Super Bowl Betting Preview: New York Giants[/FONT]
In fact, the Giants were one of only three teams that beat the Patriots this season, handing them a 24-20 defeat at Foxborough back in week 9. Eli Manning threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Brandon Jacobs averaged four yards per carry to finish with 72 and a touchdown. Manning said before the season that he felt he should be considered in the same class as Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady, and if he can get the job done against him a second time in the Super Bowl there will be a lot fewer critics. The defense will be just as important as the offense as the Giants look to get pressure on Brady and force him to make mistakes.
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[FONT="]Super Bowl Betting Preview: New England Patriots[/FONT]
How well Brady and the Patriots’ offense handles that pressure up front and executes will go a long way in determining the outcome of this game, especially considering how he admittedly struggled against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game. Brady threw for over 350 yards and two touchdowns the first time these teams met, but he also threw a pair of interceptions, something that can’t happen in this game. The New England defense rose to the occasion against the Ravens and made several big plays that won them the game in the dying minutes, and they will need another big effort against Manning and company in this one to get the job done against the pay per head sportsbook number.
[FONT="]Super Bowl Betting Preview: Outlook & Pick[/FONT]
Unlike the first meeting between these teams in which the Patriots may have underestimated their opponents, that won’t happen this time around. Brady is as focused as he has ever been and is poised to tie Joe Montana for the most Super Bowl wins ever for a quarterback (4). New England’s defense has stepped it up in the postseason, and if they can hold down the fort for four more quarters, Brady will deliver and cover the per head number.
[FONT="]Super Bowl Betting Pick: New England Patriots - 3[/FONT]
